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WEEK OF JULY 6, 2023
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Wheat Ridge City Council: New playgrounds, parking lots and more
Jeffco Public Health gives PSA on summer fun around high water
BY JO DAVIS JDAVIS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The Wheat Ridge City Council met on June 26 for a regular session. Here are the actions that will impact the community soon. The Rec Center will get a new parking lot
Floodwaters in Coal Creek Canyon damaged roads, wildlife, vehicles, homes and more in 2013. BY JO DAVIS JDAVIS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a wetter-than-normal June. In fact, the agency predicted that Colorado wouldn’t experience
its usual summer drought. After enduring a month of hail storms and monsoon-like rains, the Jefferson County community now must navigate summer activities and high water levels. The usual tubing, swimming, boating and other water activities
are not prohibited. However, the Jefferson County Public Health Department wants you to remember a few rules to stay safe when engaging in higher water levels. Here are some reminders, re-
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The Wheat Ridge Recreational Center will receive a new parking lot. The council approved a resolution to award Sunland Asphalt and Construction of Littleton, CO the contract. According to the resolution, the parking lot has been deteriorating because of soil issues since its opening in 2020. Sunland’s bid will cost the city $485,900.72. According to the resolution, the Recreation Center will shut down between Aug. 21 and 27, 2023 for repairs. In case of emergencies, the city requires Sunland to finish work by September 29, 2023. For more information on the contract, Sunland’s bid, and more, see Item 1a on Wheat Ridge Speaks.org Anderson Park gets a new playground
The city received a portion of the sale of the Denver Broncos Football Club in 2022. Since then, the city has been vetting projects to fund, with
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